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H.R. 7831

License to Drill Act

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee · Rep. Mike Kennedy (R-UT)

17 September 2026 | Reported by committee (Energy and Natural Resources, without amendment, without written report)

What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote)

Summary: The bill would extend the federal government's authority to collect fees from oil and gas companies when they apply for drilling permits on public lands. Currently set to expire in 2026, these fees—which support the permit review process—would continue through 2037.

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Posted 18 September 2026

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H.R. 7831 | License to Drill Act | Rep. Mike Kennedy (R-UT) | Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee 📅 17 September 2026 | 📋 Reported by committee (Energy and Natural Resources, without amendment, without written report) What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote) Summary: The bill would extend the federal government's authority to collect fees from oil and gas companies when they apply for drilling permits on public lands. Currently set to expire in 2026, these fees—which support the permit review process—would continue through 2037. [AI-Generated]

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